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Laryngitis: how to recognize and treat at home

In the fall of the risk of getting laryngitis is increased several times, so it’s important to learn to recognize it and take necessary steps before the examination by otolaryngologist.

Laryngitis – the inflammation of the throat, occurring on the background of complications of acute respiratory viral infections. There are two forms of laryngitis – acute and chronic. In the first case, the throat could be treated with one, maximum two weeks, and the second treatment is delayed for several months. The worst thing is that the line between acute and chronic laryngitis is so fragile that to cross it in two accounts, for example, trying to talk when you shouldn’t.

Symptoms of laryngitis:

Loss of voice. The voice may disappear altogether (not forever, of course) or just change the tone of voice and patient “SIPNET”.

The barking cough. Almost immediately a cough, which the doctors determine laryngitis or some other disease. The thing is that laryngitis is swelling of the throat and because of this hoarse, and the cough is barking.

Pain in the throat. The patient may experience pain in the throat, irritation and discomfort overall.

Low temperature. Laryngitis body temperature above 38 degrees is generally not increased.

Weakness in body, headache, malaise and other symptoms of SARS, which are almost always accompanied with developing laryngitis.

After the patient the doctor will examine and prescribe the necessary medications he can use “home” methods of treatment of laryngitis, which will help to heal the throat faster than some of the syrups.

How to treat laryngitis:

1. Be sure to take antihistamines, eliminating swelling of the throat.

2. Not to speak for five days, minimum.

3. Gargle soda solution or infusion of chamomile, sage, calendula.

4. You can do inhalations with medicinal herbs, but it is very important to be confident, not allergens if they are for you.

5. Put mustard on his back and chest, but in any case not close to her throat.

6. Drink plenty of warm (not hot!) milk during the day.

7. Observe the other instructions of the doctor and to stop Smoking and also allergens and alcohol.

If you notice yourself or your child the first symptoms of laryngitis, to postpone the visit to the audiologist is not necessary, because as swelling of the throat can lead to suffocation and death.

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